The Final Flight (Cold War thrillers)
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The Final Flight (Cold War thrillers)

Paperback – April 2, 2021

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Price
$16.99
Format
Paperback
Pages
528
Publisher
Vivid Dog Limited
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1527290754
Dimensions
6 x 1.32 x 9 inches
Weight
1.55 pounds

Description

About the Author James Blatch is a former BBC defence reporter and a former BBFC film examiner. He reported from HMS Invincible during the ongoing operations in the Gulf region. In addition he spent time covering news at Ali Al Salem air base (Kuwait), Gioa Del Colle (Italy) and Bardufoss (Arctic Circle, Norway). Today James lives near Huntingdon in the UK with his wife, two children and two dogs.

Features & Highlights

  • A deadly crash, a government conspiracy, a lone pilot with one chance to uncover the truth.
  • Project Guiding Light is NATO’s biggest secret. A system to take long-range bombers deep into the Soviet Union, undetected.There’s just one problem. And veteran engineer Chris Milford has found it. A lethal flaw that means aircrew will pay a terrible price.Undermined and belittled by a commanding officer who values loyalty over safety, Milford is forced down a dangerous, subversive path.Even his closest friend, Rob May, the youngest test pilot on the project has turned his back on him.Until the crash that changes everything.Only one person can stop the truth from dying in the smoking remains of a Vulcan bomber.
  • A page-turning Cold War thriller from James Blatch
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  • What readers said about The Final Flight:
  • ‘A beautifully structured story, full of intriguing characters and a pulsating finale’
  • – Rt Hon. Sir John Major KG CH (former UK Prime Minister)
  • ‘The best military book I’ve read since Andy McNab’s Bravo Two Zero’
  • – Mark Llewhellin.
  • ***** ‘I was rapidly, inexorably drawn in…’ – Amazon reviewer***** ‘The best read I’ve had for a country mile’ – Amazon reviewer***** ‘Compelling and evocative’ – Amazon reviewer

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Get Ready to be transported.

James Blatch writes with an authority and authenticity that transports you mind and soul into a 1960s RAF test squadron. I felt like I had traveled in time. I especially appreciated the aviation accuracy. Blatch immerses you In a scene so fully that you can practically feel the aircraft controls at your fingertips. Fascinating, detailed, and at times shocking, The Final Flight keeps you turning pages with stellar tension and heart.
You’ll become absorbed with the life and trials of these characters, feeling their victories and losses and biting your nails as dark interests force them into incredible danger.
10 people found this helpful
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A thoroughly satisfying read with a rollercoaster finish

The author delivers on the premise with a well-developed plot, believable characters and a setting that captured the cold war '60s. You don't have to be an aviation buff to appreciate the detail and he doesn't show off with his knowledge, but instead makes it easier for the reader to follow along. Well worth my time and money
7 people found this helpful
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A Sierra Hotel read for Military Aviation enthusiasts

My wife gave me this book as a Birthday gift, and what a gift! The storyline is well developed and the characters are spot on from a military pilots perspective. "The Final Flight" brings to life the high speed dynamic environment of low level flying and its inherent dangers. The razors edge margin between life and death can be a split second. An intense, thrilling read which i found thoroughly enjoyable. I particularly thought the author did an adept job of describing squadron life and the relationships between pilots. Add in the plot line of leading edge technology development at any cost and the story takes off. I highly recommend this book for all aviation enthusiasts and military aviation buffs.
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A Sierra Hotel read for Military Aviation enthusiasts

My wife gave me this book as a Birthday gift, and what a gift! The storyline is well developed and the characters are spot on from a military pilots perspective. "The Final Flight" brings to life the high speed dynamic environment of low level flying and its inherent dangers. The razors edge margin between life and death can be a split second. An intense, thrilling read which i found thoroughly enjoyable. I particularly thought the author did an adept job of describing squadron life and the relationships between pilots. Add in the plot line of leading edge technology development at any cost and the story takes off. I highly recommend this book for all aviation enthusiasts and military aviation buffs.

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